Question

    The selling price of y items is equal to the cost price of 720 items. If the profit made is 60%, then find the value of y.

    A 400 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 375 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 450 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 380 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    SP per item = 1.60 x CP per item   y x 1.60 x CP = 720 × CP y x 1.60= 720 y = 720 /1.60 = 450 So, y = 450.

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